roomy

adjective

ˈrü-mē 

ˈru̇-

roomier; roomiest

1

: having ample room : spacious

2

of a female mammal : having a large or well-proportioned body suited for breeding

roominess noun

Synonyms of roomy

• spacious

Examples of roomy in a Sentence

a small car that's surprisingly roomy inside

Recent Examples on the Web

Frontier, JetBlue and Allegiant are planning to introduce first-class seats in the coming months, roomier, more expensive options that executives say will cater to customers looking to pay up for more space. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

This peplum top that resembles Mirren’s offers the same lived-in feel and roomy silhouette. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Whether in roomy totes or chic evening clutches, the color brought an elegant warmth to any moment. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 31 July 2026

While some parking lots are roomy, others can easily get overcrowded, often because the warehouses have become too popular for their footprint, share parking with other retail establishments or are older and poorly designed, parking engineers say. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for roomy

• gloomy

Kids Definition

roomy

adjective

ˈrü-mē 

ˈru̇m-ē

roomier; roomiest

: having plenty of room

roominess noun